Living in Duttendel
Duttendel is town feel without the crowds — amenities close by, calm on the street, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (34% houses).
With just 1,010 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Den Haag combines government and expat demand — ministries, embassies, international courts and Shell — with one of the widest price ranges of any Dutch city: stately streets near the dunes at one end, dense and affordable neighborhoods a couple of kilometers inland at the other.
The housing market in Duttendel
At €750,000 average WOZ value, Duttendel ranks 10 out of 110 Den Haag neighborhoods on price — 85% pricier than most of the city. That premium is the location speaking. For scale: Den Haag's cheapest buurt averages €88,000 and its priciest €979,000, so Duttendel sits among the city's pricier neighbourhoods.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €560,000 · 2016: €589,000 · 2017: €615,000 · 2018: €668,000 · 2019: €582,000 · 2020: €608,000 · 2021: €642,000 · 2022: €647,000 · 2023: €720,000 · 2024: €740,000 · 2025: €750,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €560,000 to €750,000, up 34% — slower than the city as a whole (+125%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Ownership is split: 61% owner-occupied against 39% rental. Enough homes trade hands to give you comparable sales, but check what's actually for sale versus rented in the specific block you're eyeing — the mix can flip from one street to the next.
Who lives here
Demographically, Duttendel is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (30% of its 1,315 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 28%. Households split into 46% singles and 28% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: 39% of households are among the country's highest earners — which helps explain both the café density and the bidding behavior.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: plan your groceries: the nearest large supermarket is 1.6 km away; this is not a going-out neighborhood — the cafés are elsewhere.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 14 min walk · GP 16 min · hospital 1.8 km · library 2.4 km · 4 cinemas within 5 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 5 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.4 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 7-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 3.9 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.2 km away; households here average 1.1 cars, so assume driveways and parking are part of daily logistics.
Energy and running costs
Since 99% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Duttendel
Before you bid in Duttendel: the national soil map leaves built-up areas unclassified, and city centres like this one often sit on peat, and pre-1970 homes may stand on wooden piles — since the 2026 appraisal rules, a foundation risk class (A–E) appears in every valuation, so check it before you bid, not after the deal is already emotional. Also, in a premium buurt the risk isn't buying a bad home, it's overpaying for a good one — anchor your bid on recent sales of comparable homes, not on the asking price. Beyond that, with many older residents, more homes will come to market here over the coming years than the recent past suggests — patience can pay.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Duttendel a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Duttendel suits buyers after peace and space best; it's a weaker match for first-time buyers and buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €750,000 (85% pricier than most of Den Haag) and the neighborhood has 1,315 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Duttendel?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Duttendel, Den Haag is €750,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Duttendel mostly owner-occupied or rental?
61% of homes in Duttendel are owner-occupied and 39% are rentals.
Are house prices in Duttendel rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Duttendel rose from €560,000 to €750,000 (+34%); Den Haag as a whole moved up 125% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Duttendel?
99% of homes in Duttendel were built before 2000 and 1% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Duttendel?
The average distance to a train station from Duttendel is 3.9 km; a large supermarket is 1.6 km away on average.
Is Duttendel an expensive part of Den Haag?
Yes — homes in Duttendel cost about 85% more than in most of Den Haag, so budget for competition and possible overbidding.
Is Duttendel good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.4 km away and there are 2 daycare locations within a kilometer. 28% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Duttendel?
Duttendel stands out for foundation risk — in built-up areas the national soil map doesn't classify the ground, and city centres often sit on peat. Around 94% of homes here predate 1970, the era when wooden or shallow foundations were common. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. This says nothing about any individual property: only a physical foundation inspection can establish its condition. Ask for the foundation risk class (A–E) in the valuation report.
Similar neighborhoods in Den Haag
Closest in price — worth a look if Duttendel is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU05180374) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.